Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

A night of wind and rain transformed the room into a place of enchantment.

The next morning.

Lin Mo opened his eyes and felt refreshed and in great shape.

He instinctively reached out and touched his side.

empty.

Um?What about people?

Lin Mo sat up, and found that Liu Yiyi's clothes were nowhere to be seen beside the bed.

They've already run away?

He dressed in his robes and went to the hall. Several exquisite breakfast dishes were already laid out on the table. The millet porridge was still warm, and the crystal shrimp dumplings were crystal clear.

There was a note next to the breakfast.

Good morning, my husband.

"The Chen family's businesses are in too much disarray. The salt fields, iron mines, and dozens of shops all need to be consolidated immediately. I'll go and build your empire first."

"Breakfast is on the table. You must eat it. Only after you finish eating will you have the energy to work."

"Also, my husband's performance last night... was barely passable."

"I'll check your homework again when you get back tonight."

Signed: Your Goddess of Wealth, Liu Yiyi.

Lin Mo looked at the note, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Good guy.

This woman, who was crying and limp in my arms yesterday, is now referring to herself as "this Empress" after just one night?

Are you checking homework?

Do you really think he's someone who makes a living off his looks?

but……

Now that Liu Yiyi has been fully unleashed, her wild and sassy personality seems... to have even more charm.

After finishing this meaningful "sugar baby meal," Lin Mo pondered his plans for the day.

Su Qingyue is resting peacefully during her pregnancy, Qin Ruxue is training as a guard, and Liu Yiyi has gone to make money.

He was a hands-off manager.

It seems like I've finally found some free time again.

Suddenly, the earth-shattering explosion of yesterday and that thing called "Thunderbolt Fire Bomb" flashed through his mind.

Fourth Sister-in-law Gu Ling'er

Fifth Sister-in-law Gu Meng'er.

Those twins with such different art styles.

A crazy, explosive little girl, and a socially awkward, soft, and sweet girl.

Lin Mo's heart stirred.

If the power of the "Thunderbolt Fire Bomb" could be controlled and improved, its value on the battlefield would be immeasurable.

He decided to go and offer his condolences.

By the way, let's see what new tricks that "human TNT" is up to today.

……

Qiqiao Pavilion.

Before Lin Mo even got close, he heard a series of rapid knocking sounds, interspersed with a clear and energetic female voice.

"Hey! Master Wang! That crossbeam is crooked! Move it three inches to the left, yes, right there!"

"And you, Mr. Li! The load-bearing column is off-center by half a foot! It will affect the overall structure. Move it to the right!"

Lin Mo walked to the courtyard gate, and the scene before him surprised him.

Yesterday, Qiqiao Pavilion was a complete ruin, but now it has been mostly cleared away.

A dozen burly craftsmen are working diligently and efficiently.

And their "commander-in-chief" was none other than Fourth Sister-in-law Gu Ling'er.

She changed into a black outfit that allowed for easy movement, her long hair was neatly tied into a bun, and there were a few gray marks on her fair cheeks.

At this moment, Gu Ling'er is standing on a large rock with her hands on her hips, pointing out the landscape.

That professional yet fierce demeanor made him look just like a seasoned foreman.

On the other side of the courtyard.

The art style is completely different.

Fifth Sister-in-law Gu Meng'er set up a small table with tea and several plates of exquisite pastries on it.

She wore a light pink dress today, which made her skin look even whiter than snow. Her pure and innocent baby face was simply adorable.

A simple cloth apron tied around the waist only accentuated her breathtaking curves.

She was holding a cup of tea and carefully handing it to a craftsman who was covered in sweat. Her voice was so soft and gentle that it seemed to melt steel.

"Master, you've worked hard. Have some tea and take a rest."

The craftsman was flattered and his weathered old face turned bright red as he repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

Lin Mo stood at the door, looking at this scene of contrasting ice and fire, and for a moment he didn't know what expression to make.

"Uncle!"

Gu Ling'er, with her sharp eyes, spotted Lin Mo immediately.

Her eyes lit up, and she nimbly jumped down from the tall rock.

He rushed to Lin Mo in two strides, pulled a crumpled blueprint from his pocket like a treasure, and unfolded it in front of him with a "whoosh".

"Uncle, you've come at the perfect time! Look at my new design!"

"I've improved the structure of the Qiqiao Pavilion! This time, I've deepened the cellar by three zhang (approximately 10 meters), and the walls are all made of thickened bluestone. Combined with my newly researched shock-absorbing structure, I guarantee that even if the 'Buddha's Wrath Lotus' explodes next time, the house won't budge!"

Lin Mo's eye twitched.

Good heavens, you're still thinking about your "Buddha's Wrathful Lotus"!

"Fourth Sister-in-law, are you repairing the house?"

"You're clearly building an armory!"

"An armory? What's that? It sounds really impressive."

Gu Ling'er tilted her head, her big, clear eyes full of curiosity.

"elder sister!"

A shy, coquettish voice rang out.

Gu Meng'er also saw Lin Mo, and her face immediately turned bright red.

She ran over with small, quick steps, first bowing respectfully to Lin Mo, and then tugging at Gu Ling'er's sleeve, complaining softly.

"Why are you showing these things to your uncle again... He got into trouble just yesterday..."

"How can this be called causing trouble?"

"This is the ultimate pursuit of skill!"

Gu Ling'er straightened her chest confidently.

Gu Meng'er ignored her and took out a plate of freshly made mung bean cakes from her small bamboo basket. She timidly handed them to Lin Mo, her voice trembling with nervousness.

"Uncle... Uncle... eat, eat some pastries... I, I just made them..."

Lin Mo looked at his sister-in-law, who was so shy she was practically melting on the spot, and then at the crazy girl next to her who seemed to want to conjure a nuclear bomb right there and then. He was filled with mixed emotions.

"Fifth Sister-in-law is the most considerate."

Lin Mo smiled as he took the plate, his fingertips deliberately brushing against Gu Meng'er's warm hand.

[Gu Meng'er's intimacy level +2]

Gu Meng'er shuddered as if struck by an electric current, abruptly pulling her hand back, her cheeks flushed red enough to bleed.

Lin Mo picked up a piece of mung bean cake and put it in his mouth. It was sweet and had a smooth texture.

"tasty."

Upon receiving the praise, Gu Meng'er lowered her head even further, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly, revealing a pair of shallow dimples.

"Oh dear! What are you eating for! We need to get down to business!"

Gu Ling'er couldn't stand it anymore, so she snatched the plate from Lin Mo's hand and shoved it back to Gu Meng'er.

She then shoved another, even more complex design drawing in Lin Mo's face, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she launched into a long, rambling monologue.

"Uncle! Stop just eating! Give me some feedback! What do you think of my 'Ten Thousand Buddhas Ascending to Heaven' idea?"

"It's the kind that can fire out countless small thunderbolts in an instant, 'rat-a-tat-tat'. My initial idea is to equip it with 108..."

"stop!"

Lin Mo felt a chill run down his spine and quickly interrupted her.

If she keeps talking, the planet-destroying cannon might just come out!

"Fourth Sister-in-law, your hobby... is pretty hardcore."

"Hardcore?"

Gu Ling'er blinked, clearly not understanding.

Lin Mo didn't explain, but instead reorganized his thoughts and asked the question that was on his mind.

"Where did you get the gunpowder you needed to design these things?"

Upon hearing this question, Gu Ling'er's eyes lit up even more, as if a fuse had been lit.

"I built it myself!"

She puffed out her small chest, looking completely matter-of-fact, as if she were saying something as simple as, "Of course you have to use your mouth to eat."

Lin Mo's breathing paused for a moment.

"Make it yourself?"

"No, I mean, how did you get the raw materials?"

In the Great Xia Dynasty, the mining, storage, and transportation of materials such as saltpeter and sulfur were strictly controlled by the government. Private possession of these materials was strictly prohibited, and ordinary people had no access to them.

However, Gu Ling'er had a "what's so difficult about this?" expression on her face.

"No problem at all!"

She leaned closer to Lin Mo, lowered her voice, and spoke mysteriously.

"Uncle, you didn't know, did you?"

"Outside the west gate of Blackwind City, there's a place called West Wind Pass. That place is a melting pot of all sorts of strange and unusual things; they sell all kinds of things there!"

"Oh? The West Wind Pass?"

Lin Mo became interested.

"yes!"

Gu Ling'er's eyes lit up.

"If you have money, you can find anything there!"

"Barbarian scimitars, dried yak meat from beyond the Great Wall, and some kind of magic potion that can make men stronger—of course, that includes the saltpeter and sulfur I need!"

Lin Mo's heart skipped a beat; wasn't this the black market?

He asked casually, "Are these things you mentioned easy to buy in 'Xifengkou'?"

"Hard to buy!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ling'er's little face immediately scrunched up, like a child who hadn't gotten any candy.

"And it was ridiculously expensive! I spent half a month's salary from my older sister to buy just that small batch, and it all went up in flames yesterday! I'm so angry!"